Singapore (VNA) - Singapore tops Southeast Asia in terms of COVID-19 infections,with a record 1,426 cases announced on April 20 raising its total to 8,014.
It surpassed Indonesia and Malaysia onApril 19 in terms of infections. The majority are foreign workers living indormitories, with concerns held about infections spreading in the community,especially from asymptomatic patients.
It is forecast that its total couldreach 20,000 later this month.
From April 20, 180,000 constructionworkers, primarily living in dormitories, will be put under quarantine until May4.
Singapore handed over free face masks toabout 400,000 immigrant workers and 250,000 housekeepers on April 20. Eachforeign worker will receive two reusable cloth masks and one medical mask, fundedby philanthropists under the “MaskForce” initiative.
Singapore will continue socialdistancing measures and enhance inspections and punishment to mitigate any spreadof infections in the community./.